Crypto markets surged as U.S. President Donald Trump issued stark threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if the waterway is not reopened—while simultaneously signaling that a ceasefire deal could be imminent.

Zero-knowledge proof network ZEROBASE announced a C2C (peer-to-peer) payment incentive program in partnership with Binance Pay, aiming to enhance the usability of the ZBT token in payment scenarios. Users can instantly transfer ZBT to friends via Binance Pay's C2C function, enjoying gas-free transactions, instant transfers, and token rewards. The program is expected to attract over one million users. ZEROBASE stated that this deep collaboration with Binance Pay will further penetrate digital assets into everyday payment scenarios.

According to data from msx.com, crypto stocks generally fell in pre-market trading in the US, with CRCL rising 4.07%, MSTR rising 4.15%, SBET rising 4.36%, and BMNR rising 4.06%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday of the risk of a war with Iran that could shock oil and commodity prices, potentially leading to persistent inflation and higher-than-expected interest rates. The warning was issued in the company's annual letter to shareholders. "The challenges we face are enormous," Dimon said, citing geopolitical risks such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and broader hostilities in the Middle East. "Now, due to the war with Iran, we also face the possibility of continued large swings in oil and commodity prices, and a reshaping of global supply chains, which could lead to more stubborn inflation and ultimately higher-than-expected interest rates." Dimon said time will tell whether the war with Iran has achieved U.S. objectives, adding that nuclear proliferation remains the greatest danger from Iran. Dimon also stated that the U.S. economy continues to be resilient, with consumers still earning and spending, albeit with recent weakness, and businesses remaining healthy. However, he cautioned that large government deficit spending and past stimulus policies have driven economic growth, and that increased infrastructure spending remains a growing need. (Jinshi)

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns that risks associated with ongoing conflicts may result in more stubborn inflation and interest rates exceeding market expectations. According to Jin10, Dimon highlighted the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on economic stability, suggesting that these factors could contribute to prolonged inflationary pressures. He emphasized the importance of monitoring these developments closely, as they could influence central bank policies and financial markets. Dimon's remarks underscore the need for vigilance in assessing the broader implications of geopolitical risks on the global economy.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, account "0x338" opened a long position in ETH with 25x leverage, holding 11,912 ETH, worth $25.6 million.

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Daniel Takieddine, CEO of Sky Links Capital, stated that gold's upside potential may be limited as market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut weaken. Strong US labor market data supported US Treasury yields, putting pressure on gold. Continued diplomatic efforts supported market expectations of a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict, further increasing uncertainty surrounding the gold outlook. However, geopolitical risks outside the Middle East and continued gold purchases by central banks are still providing support for gold prices. He pointed out that gold's short-term movement will depend on upcoming US economic data, Federal Reserve policy signals, and developments in the geopolitical situation. (Jinshi)

Sky Links Capital CEO Daniel Takieddine has indicated that the potential for gold price increases may be limited as market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts diminish. According to Jin10, robust U.S. labor data is supporting U.S. Treasury yields, which in turn is putting pressure on gold prices. Ongoing diplomatic efforts are bolstering market expectations that Middle East conflicts might be resolved, adding further uncertainty to gold's outlook. However, geopolitical risks outside the Middle East and continued gold purchases by central banks are still providing support for gold prices. Takieddine noted that the short-term movement of gold will depend on upcoming U.S. economic data, Federal Reserve policy signals, and developments in geopolitical situations.

A whale investor, known as "Set 10 Big Goals," has seen their floating profit surpass $820,000 following Bitcoin's rise above $70,000. According to NS3.AI, the whale had previously opened a long position of at least 278.406 BTC at a price of $67,023.8, amounting to approximately $18.66 million.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, the whale "First Set 10 Big Targets" has opened a long position of 2250.15 BTC, worth $156 million, with an average opening price of $67193.72 and a liquidation price of $55423, currently showing a floating profit of $5.52 million.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, as BTC broke through $70,000, the whale "First Set 10 Big Targets" previously opened a long position of at least 278,406 BTC at $67,023.8, worth approximately $18.66 million, and is currently showing a floating profit of $820,000.

Apple has removed Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat from its China App Store after it was given an order from Beijing, highlighting the growing friction between censorship-resistant technologies and state-controlled digital ecosystems.

Michael Saylor's latest X post hints that MicroStrategy is resuming Bitcoin purchases after a short pause. The company could use recent funding from its preferred stock to buy at least 1,500 more BTC.

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